Adventure

There’s always a first time. And when it comes to the RV life, ours was in front of a camera. I was a reporter on assignment for The Toronto Star at the time. A young videographer was assigned to join us in the RV to document the experience. The result was a fantastic friendship with Amanda Palmer and a memory that we watch every few years. It still brings a smile to our faces. Hope it does the same for you.

When it comes to playing with your food, I’m not sure anyone does it better than Japan. On our recent visit we had a chance to try a whole host of new-to-us treats. We shared a few of them with the folks at Smarter Travel. Here’s a peek.

Thinking of traveling solo? You’re not alone. It’s a 2016 travel trend and in particular amongst women. Many women report coming home feeling refreshed and energized after navigating a new destination. Here are our tips for having a fantastic time.

About Heather

Heather is a Contributing Editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, sits on the advisory board for the Family Travel Association, and is a columnist for Lexpert Magazine. For over 20 years she has written articles for The Toronto Star. She also contributes to a host of media outlets in print, on television, on radio and online. When not chasing children out of her office or convincing her family that cold weather destinations should be outlawed, she enjoys movie marathons and musicals she can sing along to.